(GRAPHIC GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS)

Please follow all template instructions including safe areas (contact us for templates)

 

- Build art files at 100% scale (ACTUAL SIZE).

- 75-125 PPI (See templates for resolution).

- CMYK colour mode, use Pantones (Solid Coated) if colour needs to be matched.

- Convert all text/fonts to curves.

- Convert all lines to paths.

- DO NOT Place crop marks on top of artwork. Place on outside of artwork.

- DO NOT include registration marks.

- Delete template guidelines before saving print files or place on separate non visible layer.

 

FILE SAVING: Print-ready PDF's are preferred. - Raster files can be supplied as Flattened Tifs- AI, EPS, JPG, PSD (LZW Compression) files are also acceptable if required.

When saving in Photoshop, use LZW Compression.

When saving very large files in Illustrator, de-select "Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities".

 

GRADIENTS: Create in Photoshop and Add Noise to gradient to mitigate banding.

 

DROP SHADOWS: Create in Photoshop to avoid pixelization issues.

 

COLOUR GRADIENTS: Cannot be colour matched. Colour results overall will differ from one printer or print material to another.

 

Please supply Proof/Mockup for reference when possible.